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The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1947-04-17

The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1947-04-17 page 1

CD s HERST IMES VOL XLX, NO. 16 AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1947 THE SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD iktert Ti fcid Am 'M EWS- i. 11 HE I i ft 4, County PTA Council Will Hold Meeting Here Wednesday Next Wednesday afternoon and evening,representatives-from all P. T. A. organizations in the county will congregate at the Amherst school auditorium, for the spring meeting of the Lorain County Council of P. T. A. As in previous years, this will be a combined meeting of the Council and the County Educational Association, and is open to the public, to anyone interested in this work. Mrs. Harold Moore, of South Amherst, president of the council, has announced the program for the afternoon session, which will start at 3 p.m. Call to Order, by Mrs. Moore. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, by the Girl Scout troop of Amherst. National Anthem, Watkin Jones, director. Invocation, Reverend W. Heber O'Hara. Welcome, Mrs. George Rosen-kranz.Greetings, Superintendent Fred Powers. Response, Mrs. Harold Moore. Musical selections by Amherst high school students; "Memory Lane" by B. C. DeSylva; "The Man I Love" by George Gershwin; "When Day Is Done" by Robert Fatscher. Business Session and Roll Call. Election of Officers. Solo, Beverly Sprague. School of Instruction; Short talks followed by general discussion: "Parliamentary Procedure" by Mrs. Keith Weigle, first vice president of Ohio Congress of P.T.A.; "Membership and Program" by Mrs. R. E. Pollock, North Central District Director of Ohio Congress of P.T.A.; "Budget and Finance" by Mrs. Ferd Fischer of Avon Lake; "Legislation" by Supt. K. E. Lower of. South Amherst, legislative chairman. Collection and Announcements. Dinner will be served at the First Evangelical United Brethren church at 6 o'clock, by the Truth Colored Slides Monday evening a busy session was held when the Amherst Parent-Teachers "Association met for their April meeting in the school auditorium. Mr. P. Wargo of South Amherst, showed an interesting selection of colored slides, illustrating the field work accomplished in the schools by the Ohio Conservation Program, in connection with soil, trees, etc. At the business meeting, an- nouncement was made of the Lorain County Council meetings scheduled for next Wednesday afternoon and evening, in the Amherst school auditorium. A nominating committee for next year's officers was appointed, consisting of Mr. George Walker, Mrs. Philip Lodge, and Mrs. F. F. Borowicz. Announcement was made of the summer roundup for next year's first grade students, with a tentative date of May 16 scheduled. Miss Schneider and Miss Pandy, first grade teachers, will talk with the group, and Miss Mathews, county nurse, will also be on the program. Twenty-one more names are needed to complete the hundred guaranteed to Mr. Hindman, for the chest X-rays to be taken next Thursday evening, at the school. All high school students are to be X-rayed free in the afternoon. A committee was appointed to complete the list: Mrs. Harold Mathes, Miss Grayce Purcell, and Mrs. Elmer Clarey. Following the business meeting, Miss Jean Hartsell gave two selected readings. The group adjourned to the Home Economics room, for doughnuts and coffee. CHILD CLASSES MEET FRIDAY A meeting of the combined Child Evangelism classes will be held Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the town hall. Rev. Richard Markel, of Bar-berton, who is known to the chil dren as "Uncle Dick," also a magician, will present his program of magic and stunts with a gospel application. The children of the various classes will present a short program. The public is invited to attend this meeting. VISITORS KROM ARIZONA Mr. and Mrs. Fiey are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. u. lioetiius for this week. Mrs. Fiey is Mrs. Moe- bius's sister. Their home is in Phoenix, Arizona. Seekers class. Reservations at jl.25 .a, plate may be called to Mrs. Edward Menz Jr., through Saturday, April 19. Installation of officers will follow the dinner. The evening session is sched uled for 8 o'clock, with Mrs. Mildred Adams, president of the Lorain County Educational As sociation, in charge. f Speaker for the evening will be Mr. B. I. Griffith, of Colunv bus, Public Relations Director of the Ohio Education Association. Music will be furnished by the Lorain County Teachers OrcheS' tra. All meetings are open to the public. Are Shoivn To First Evangelical Men Plan Dinner A dinner and meeting for men has been planned for Wednesday, April 30', to be held at the First Evangelical United Brethren church. The ladies of the church are making plans to serve the meal. Chairman of this committee is Mrs. Henry Ficht. The program committee is Conrad Zilch, Robert Choate, and Robert Gilliland. The publicity committee is composed of C. C. 'Vandersall, Dr. F. M. Sponseller, and Joseph Dell. The speaker will be announced later. RETURN FROM ARKANSAS Mr. and Mrs. A. Nabakowski returned Monday evening from Hot Springs, Ark., where they have spent the winter months. During their stay, Mrs. Nabakowski was taken ill and had been confined to a hospital there for several weeks. She is reported much improved. Still Seek Names For Chest X- rays Names are still being accepted for chest X-rays to be given Thursday evening, April 24,' at the schoolhouse. A charge of only $1.00 will be made for each person signing up for this serviece. As previously announced, all high school students will be X-rayed free of charge, in the afternoon. It may be noted that results of the test will be reported to the individual's physician, or to the person only, if so desired. In case of infection, the report must be made to the Health Department, as in any other communicable disease, but it is kept in strictest confidence, with no publicity. Calls can be made to Mrs. Ro-senkranz, 5654, Mr. Hindman, 460, or theNews-Times, 471. Attend Party At Vermilion Rotary Reservations for 13 couples from the Amherst Rotary club were made for the Ladies' Night Party put on by the Vermilion club on Wednesday evening of this week. Held at Cicco's Tavern, west of Vermilion, the program after the dinner included a talk by Louis Bromfield. Those making reservations from the local club were Dr. and Mrs. Sponseller, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Goodspeed, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Menz Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Zilch, Mr. and Mrs! Ralph Prittie, Ita. and Mrs. Ray Wasem, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Ehrlich, Mr. and Mrs. John Smythe, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Wettrlch, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Nabakowski, Mr. and Mrs. James Nabakowski, Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Mulford, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Earl. SOUSAPHONE ARRIVES The new sousaphone, which the Band Mothers club ordered some time ago, has arrived at the school it was announced this week. Bob Washka, senior, will play the instrument.PTA Members Scouters Dinner Set For April 23 The annual dinner of the Fire-lands Area of Boy Scouts will be held this year at the Moose Hall in Lorain on Wednesday evening, April 23. Amherst Scouts are under the jurisdiction of the Firelands Area which includes the rest of Lorain County and Erie and Huron counties. The annual dinner includes a short business meeting and resume of the year's activities, as well as a speaker. Tickets may be secured from C. H. Kendeigh, Park avenue. Reservations must be made by Monday, April 21. The dinner is open to all Scouters and any others interested in Scouting. C. E. Baker Attends Convention C. E. Baker, local optometrist, will leave Saturday for Cincin-natti, where he will attend the Ohio Valley Optometric Educational Congress which is being held there April 20, 21, and 22. Optometrists from Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and Kentucky will be in attendance. This is an annual meeting, held at the Hotel Gibson. Make Plans For "Get Acquainted" Party On May 5th Plans were being completed this week under the direction of Conrad Zilch fof the "Get Acquainted" party planned by the Chamber of Commerce in honor of the newer residents of the community. Date of the party has been set as Monday evening, May 5, at the high school gym, with talks, music, group singing, games and refreshments in store for members of the Chamber, their wives, and the special guests those who have moved into the community in the past few years. Zilch sai dthat the invitation to the affair is extended to all newcomers, whether they are contacted personally or not, in order that they may meet older residents and become bitter acquainted. Families of the newcomers are included in the invitation, he said. Also, if a newly married couple, and the husband or wife is a newcomer, both are invited. Assisting Zilch on the committee to prepare for the party are William Robertson, Arthur Mee- sig, John Smythe, Ralph Prittie, Stanley Reichert, and R. J. Ehr lich. Forum Club Is Entertained With twelve members answering roll call, perfeqt' attendance was achieved for the Amherst Forum club Tuesday evening, when they met at the home of Mrs. Melvin Slack, Cleveland avenue. Plans for the silver tea ne:t Tuesday were discussed, and a committee appointed to arrange the de'.ails. Mrs. Philip Yaege:-, Mrs. Frank Kovach, Mrs. Edward Cullen, and Mrs. Neal Ludwig are those on the committee. Announcement was also made of the convention at Columbus of the Ohio Federation of Women's clubs, scheduled for May 6, 7, and 8, at the Eeschler-Wallick Hotel. A paper on "Costume Jewelry" was presented by Mrs.--- Philip Yaejer, followed by three papers on "Child Behavior." "Obedience" by Mrs. Edward Cullen; "Punishment" by Mrs. Harold 'Brown; and "Encouraging Desirable' Behavior" by Mrs. Frank Kovach?" A dessert course was served by the hostess. Mrs. John Ruth will welcome the group in May, with election of officers and a book review on the agenda. ? V'1-. f V. - n k j .J v. r - r THIS LOOKS LIKE PUPPY LOVE , . , Percy Faith, conductor of the Contented Hour radio program alto icemi to know how to keep a park of poodle puppies contented. In addition lo the one be'i l.o'.dir.,', 'he block blur around the dish ii three more. Baseball Party Is Set For June 11 About 250 or 300 local boys of junior and senior high school age, will see the Cleveland Indians in a home game on Wednesday afternoon, June 11, as guests of the Booster club and the Rotary club. Originally planned jointly by the two clubs last year, lack of time and transportation fiifilities prevented taking the boys in at that time. This year plans were made far enough in advance that the date could be set up and okayed by the Cleveland ball club. There will be no charge to any of the boys. Admission to the game is being given by the In dians, and transportation will be furnished by members of the two local clubs. D. R. Goldthorpe is chairman of the committee making arrangements.Rotary Elects New Directors Directors for the coming year were elected at the regular meeting on Monday of this week of the Rotary club. Named to guide the club for the year were Rev. C. C. Vandersall, Dr. R. J. Mulford, Conrad Zilch, Robert Stevens, Ray Wasem, John Smythe, and Eric Nord. C. L. Goodspeed, as this year's president, automatically becomes vice-president and a member of the board of directors. L. Newly - elected directors will meet in the near future to elect a president and sergeant-at-arms, and to appoint a secretary and treasurer. New officers will take over at the first meeting of the club (in July. STORY HOUR Three stories chosen by Mrs. Powers for the children's story hour Saturday are "Augustus," the story of a capable calf who ran away and had an adventure in a town, and a pioneer story entitled "Johnny and his Mule." The children will also hear "Morning Star," a story of a little girl who was stolen by the Indians. WILL ATTEND LUNCHEON Vera Hall, Esther Sisk, Bernice Baucom, Myrtle Kaser, and Amelia Sliman will attend a luncheon and program in observance of Pan-American Day, Saturday at Baldwin - Wallace college. Miss Murray, teacher of languages in the Amherst school, will also attend this meeting. A 'V V 1 I 1400 Letters Being Mailed Here; No Local Goals Set Stanley Reichert has been named to direct the Amherst community participation in the current drive being put on for funds by the American Cancer Society to further their work in the eradication of cancer. Approximately 1,400 letters are being mailed out Band Banqu et Set For May 1 The second annual banquet put on by the Amherst Rotary club in honor of the Amherst high school band has been set for Thursday evening, May 1, at the high school auditorium. Ladies of the Methodist church will prepare the dinner which will be served by members of the Rotary club. Members of the band will be guests. Others desiring to attend may procure tickets from members of the Rotary club next week. Dr. C. H. Snell is chairman of the Rotary committee arranging details. Dem. Women Hold Luncheon Members of the Lorain County Federation of Democratic Wonrn met for a luncheon on Tuesday of this week at the James Brand House in Oberlin. Mrs. Irene Lieb, new president of the group, presided at the meeting at which Dorothy Fuld-heim. traveler and radio com mentator, spoke. Guests of the group were Congressman Huber and Mrs. Mary Watkins, president of the Ohio Federation. The meeting was the annual spring meeting and the 14th anniversary of the organization of the group. Mrs. Mary Wolf, Amherst, was past president of the federation. NEWS OF THE by BETTY SCHROEDER & DOLORES OSYK Student Council Meeting Members of the Student Coun cil met this morning in Miss Steele's office. Entertain Hobart Band On Sunday, students of the Am herst school had the pleasure of renewing associations with the Hobart (Indiana) friends of last year. Members of the band were over-night guests of the students. Reception Follow Concert Following the Hobart Band concert Sunday evening, members of the two bands, faculty members, and friends were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ebbs at a reception in the Home Economics room. The occasion was a very pleasant one. Annual Sales Orders for annuals are being taken this week. Members of the Record staff are in charge of the sales. Attend Concert Last Friday afternoon a group o f approximately 5 0 students journeyed to Cleveland to attend the opera "Hansel and Gretel" and the ballet that followed. They report that they enjoyed the afternoon's entertainment immensely. Mrs. Ehrman chaperoned the group. Band Festival The Amherst high school band will attend the Northern Ohio League Festival at Medina Fri day. This is an annual event in which all school bands in the Northern Ohio League participate. this week under Reichert's di- rection, soliciting funds from individuals in the community. No definite date has been set for the close of the drive, although Reichert said that so many drives have been put on locally recently that he hoped those receiving letters would return them as soon as possible in order to keep the drive from dragging out too long. In addition to the letters being sent out, boxes for contributions have been placed in local stores. If possible, solicitations will be made on the streets for at least one day during the drive. No local goal has been set up. The goal for Lorain county has been set at $25,000, but no breakdown has been made yet for indi vidual communities. Included in the solicitations be ing carried out by Reichert are Amherst, South Amherst, Brown-helm, and the surrounding rural territory. Says "Thanks" For Contributions .... -i Ray Wasem, chairman of the Easter Seal Committee of the Amherst Rotary club, this week expressed his appreciation for the response made by the citizens of the community in the purchase of Easter Seals for crippled children.From the opening of the sale, March 6, to April 6, the contributions totalled $1,084, exceeding the original goal of $1,000. Assisting in the campaign were Mrs. Wasem, Mr. and Mrs. James Nabakowski, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Earl. HIGH SCHOOL Rehearsals will be held tomorrow afternoon and the event will close tomorrow evening with a concert presented by the entire group. Cast Announced 4 For School Play by JUNE ZIPP The play cast for "Death Takes a Holiday" is as follows: Death (Prince Sirki), Robert Washka; Grozia, a lovely girl of eighteen, Vera Hall; Aldo, a young beautiful woman, Nancie Wet-trich; Duke Lambert de Catolica, Robert Meesig; Stephanie, wife of the Duke, Mary Lou Borowicz; Princess, June Zipp; Baron Ces-area, Anthony Myer; .Rhoda, a young English girl, Rosemary George; Corrado, son of the Duke, Rudolph Manichl; Eric, a tall Englishman in love with Alda, David Diedrick; Major Whitread, a distinguished soldier, Jerry Green. The play will be presented on April 24 and 25 at the Town Hall. Because of the seriousness and depth of the play there will not be a matinee for grade students. Instead, there will be a dress rehearsal on Tuesday evening with guests from neighboring schools in attendance. Tickets for both performances may be purchased from members of both Speech departments. A trip to Cleveland will be enjoyed by those students who sell the most tickets. n

CD s HERST IMES VOL XLX, NO. 16 AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1947 THE SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD iktert Ti fcid Am 'M EWS- i. 11 HE I i ft 4, County PTA Council Will Hold Meeting Here Wednesday Next Wednesday afternoon and evening,representatives-from all P. T. A. organizations in the county will congregate at the Amherst school auditorium, for the spring meeting of the Lorain County Council of P. T. A. As in previous years, this will be a combined meeting of the Council and the County Educational Association, and is open to the public, to anyone interested in this work. Mrs. Harold Moore, of South Amherst, president of the council, has announced the program for the afternoon session, which will start at 3 p.m. Call to Order, by Mrs. Moore. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, by the Girl Scout troop of Amherst. National Anthem, Watkin Jones, director. Invocation, Reverend W. Heber O'Hara. Welcome, Mrs. George Rosen-kranz.Greetings, Superintendent Fred Powers. Response, Mrs. Harold Moore. Musical selections by Amherst high school students; "Memory Lane" by B. C. DeSylva; "The Man I Love" by George Gershwin; "When Day Is Done" by Robert Fatscher. Business Session and Roll Call. Election of Officers. Solo, Beverly Sprague. School of Instruction; Short talks followed by general discussion: "Parliamentary Procedure" by Mrs. Keith Weigle, first vice president of Ohio Congress of P.T.A.; "Membership and Program" by Mrs. R. E. Pollock, North Central District Director of Ohio Congress of P.T.A.; "Budget and Finance" by Mrs. Ferd Fischer of Avon Lake; "Legislation" by Supt. K. E. Lower of. South Amherst, legislative chairman. Collection and Announcements. Dinner will be served at the First Evangelical United Brethren church at 6 o'clock, by the Truth Colored Slides Monday evening a busy session was held when the Amherst Parent-Teachers "Association met for their April meeting in the school auditorium. Mr. P. Wargo of South Amherst, showed an interesting selection of colored slides, illustrating the field work accomplished in the schools by the Ohio Conservation Program, in connection with soil, trees, etc. At the business meeting, an- nouncement was made of the Lorain County Council meetings scheduled for next Wednesday afternoon and evening, in the Amherst school auditorium. A nominating committee for next year's officers was appointed, consisting of Mr. George Walker, Mrs. Philip Lodge, and Mrs. F. F. Borowicz. Announcement was made of the summer roundup for next year's first grade students, with a tentative date of May 16 scheduled. Miss Schneider and Miss Pandy, first grade teachers, will talk with the group, and Miss Mathews, county nurse, will also be on the program. Twenty-one more names are needed to complete the hundred guaranteed to Mr. Hindman, for the chest X-rays to be taken next Thursday evening, at the school. All high school students are to be X-rayed free in the afternoon. A committee was appointed to complete the list: Mrs. Harold Mathes, Miss Grayce Purcell, and Mrs. Elmer Clarey. Following the business meeting, Miss Jean Hartsell gave two selected readings. The group adjourned to the Home Economics room, for doughnuts and coffee. CHILD CLASSES MEET FRIDAY A meeting of the combined Child Evangelism classes will be held Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the town hall. Rev. Richard Markel, of Bar-berton, who is known to the chil dren as "Uncle Dick," also a magician, will present his program of magic and stunts with a gospel application. The children of the various classes will present a short program. The public is invited to attend this meeting. VISITORS KROM ARIZONA Mr. and Mrs. Fiey are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. u. lioetiius for this week. Mrs. Fiey is Mrs. Moe- bius's sister. Their home is in Phoenix, Arizona. Seekers class. Reservations at jl.25 .a, plate may be called to Mrs. Edward Menz Jr., through Saturday, April 19. Installation of officers will follow the dinner. The evening session is sched uled for 8 o'clock, with Mrs. Mildred Adams, president of the Lorain County Educational As sociation, in charge. f Speaker for the evening will be Mr. B. I. Griffith, of Colunv bus, Public Relations Director of the Ohio Education Association. Music will be furnished by the Lorain County Teachers OrcheS' tra. All meetings are open to the public. Are Shoivn To First Evangelical Men Plan Dinner A dinner and meeting for men has been planned for Wednesday, April 30', to be held at the First Evangelical United Brethren church. The ladies of the church are making plans to serve the meal. Chairman of this committee is Mrs. Henry Ficht. The program committee is Conrad Zilch, Robert Choate, and Robert Gilliland. The publicity committee is composed of C. C. 'Vandersall, Dr. F. M. Sponseller, and Joseph Dell. The speaker will be announced later. RETURN FROM ARKANSAS Mr. and Mrs. A. Nabakowski returned Monday evening from Hot Springs, Ark., where they have spent the winter months. During their stay, Mrs. Nabakowski was taken ill and had been confined to a hospital there for several weeks. She is reported much improved. Still Seek Names For Chest X- rays Names are still being accepted for chest X-rays to be given Thursday evening, April 24,' at the schoolhouse. A charge of only $1.00 will be made for each person signing up for this serviece. As previously announced, all high school students will be X-rayed free of charge, in the afternoon. It may be noted that results of the test will be reported to the individual's physician, or to the person only, if so desired. In case of infection, the report must be made to the Health Department, as in any other communicable disease, but it is kept in strictest confidence, with no publicity. Calls can be made to Mrs. Ro-senkranz, 5654, Mr. Hindman, 460, or theNews-Times, 471. Attend Party At Vermilion Rotary Reservations for 13 couples from the Amherst Rotary club were made for the Ladies' Night Party put on by the Vermilion club on Wednesday evening of this week. Held at Cicco's Tavern, west of Vermilion, the program after the dinner included a talk by Louis Bromfield. Those making reservations from the local club were Dr. and Mrs. Sponseller, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Goodspeed, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Menz Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Zilch, Mr. and Mrs! Ralph Prittie, Ita. and Mrs. Ray Wasem, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Ehrlich, Mr. and Mrs. John Smythe, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Wettrlch, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Nabakowski, Mr. and Mrs. James Nabakowski, Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Mulford, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Earl. SOUSAPHONE ARRIVES The new sousaphone, which the Band Mothers club ordered some time ago, has arrived at the school it was announced this week. Bob Washka, senior, will play the instrument.PTA Members Scouters Dinner Set For April 23 The annual dinner of the Fire-lands Area of Boy Scouts will be held this year at the Moose Hall in Lorain on Wednesday evening, April 23. Amherst Scouts are under the jurisdiction of the Firelands Area which includes the rest of Lorain County and Erie and Huron counties. The annual dinner includes a short business meeting and resume of the year's activities, as well as a speaker. Tickets may be secured from C. H. Kendeigh, Park avenue. Reservations must be made by Monday, April 21. The dinner is open to all Scouters and any others interested in Scouting. C. E. Baker Attends Convention C. E. Baker, local optometrist, will leave Saturday for Cincin-natti, where he will attend the Ohio Valley Optometric Educational Congress which is being held there April 20, 21, and 22. Optometrists from Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and Kentucky will be in attendance. This is an annual meeting, held at the Hotel Gibson. Make Plans For "Get Acquainted" Party On May 5th Plans were being completed this week under the direction of Conrad Zilch fof the "Get Acquainted" party planned by the Chamber of Commerce in honor of the newer residents of the community. Date of the party has been set as Monday evening, May 5, at the high school gym, with talks, music, group singing, games and refreshments in store for members of the Chamber, their wives, and the special guests those who have moved into the community in the past few years. Zilch sai dthat the invitation to the affair is extended to all newcomers, whether they are contacted personally or not, in order that they may meet older residents and become bitter acquainted. Families of the newcomers are included in the invitation, he said. Also, if a newly married couple, and the husband or wife is a newcomer, both are invited. Assisting Zilch on the committee to prepare for the party are William Robertson, Arthur Mee- sig, John Smythe, Ralph Prittie, Stanley Reichert, and R. J. Ehr lich. Forum Club Is Entertained With twelve members answering roll call, perfeqt' attendance was achieved for the Amherst Forum club Tuesday evening, when they met at the home of Mrs. Melvin Slack, Cleveland avenue. Plans for the silver tea ne:t Tuesday were discussed, and a committee appointed to arrange the de'.ails. Mrs. Philip Yaege:-, Mrs. Frank Kovach, Mrs. Edward Cullen, and Mrs. Neal Ludwig are those on the committee. Announcement was also made of the convention at Columbus of the Ohio Federation of Women's clubs, scheduled for May 6, 7, and 8, at the Eeschler-Wallick Hotel. A paper on "Costume Jewelry" was presented by Mrs.--- Philip Yaejer, followed by three papers on "Child Behavior." "Obedience" by Mrs. Edward Cullen; "Punishment" by Mrs. Harold 'Brown; and "Encouraging Desirable' Behavior" by Mrs. Frank Kovach?" A dessert course was served by the hostess. Mrs. John Ruth will welcome the group in May, with election of officers and a book review on the agenda. ? V'1-. f V. - n k j .J v. r - r THIS LOOKS LIKE PUPPY LOVE , . , Percy Faith, conductor of the Contented Hour radio program alto icemi to know how to keep a park of poodle puppies contented. In addition lo the one be'i l.o'.dir.,', 'he block blur around the dish ii three more. Baseball Party Is Set For June 11 About 250 or 300 local boys of junior and senior high school age, will see the Cleveland Indians in a home game on Wednesday afternoon, June 11, as guests of the Booster club and the Rotary club. Originally planned jointly by the two clubs last year, lack of time and transportation fiifilities prevented taking the boys in at that time. This year plans were made far enough in advance that the date could be set up and okayed by the Cleveland ball club. There will be no charge to any of the boys. Admission to the game is being given by the In dians, and transportation will be furnished by members of the two local clubs. D. R. Goldthorpe is chairman of the committee making arrangements.Rotary Elects New Directors Directors for the coming year were elected at the regular meeting on Monday of this week of the Rotary club. Named to guide the club for the year were Rev. C. C. Vandersall, Dr. R. J. Mulford, Conrad Zilch, Robert Stevens, Ray Wasem, John Smythe, and Eric Nord. C. L. Goodspeed, as this year's president, automatically becomes vice-president and a member of the board of directors. L. Newly - elected directors will meet in the near future to elect a president and sergeant-at-arms, and to appoint a secretary and treasurer. New officers will take over at the first meeting of the club (in July. STORY HOUR Three stories chosen by Mrs. Powers for the children's story hour Saturday are "Augustus," the story of a capable calf who ran away and had an adventure in a town, and a pioneer story entitled "Johnny and his Mule." The children will also hear "Morning Star," a story of a little girl who was stolen by the Indians. WILL ATTEND LUNCHEON Vera Hall, Esther Sisk, Bernice Baucom, Myrtle Kaser, and Amelia Sliman will attend a luncheon and program in observance of Pan-American Day, Saturday at Baldwin - Wallace college. Miss Murray, teacher of languages in the Amherst school, will also attend this meeting. A 'V V 1 I 1400 Letters Being Mailed Here; No Local Goals Set Stanley Reichert has been named to direct the Amherst community participation in the current drive being put on for funds by the American Cancer Society to further their work in the eradication of cancer. Approximately 1,400 letters are being mailed out Band Banqu et Set For May 1 The second annual banquet put on by the Amherst Rotary club in honor of the Amherst high school band has been set for Thursday evening, May 1, at the high school auditorium. Ladies of the Methodist church will prepare the dinner which will be served by members of the Rotary club. Members of the band will be guests. Others desiring to attend may procure tickets from members of the Rotary club next week. Dr. C. H. Snell is chairman of the Rotary committee arranging details. Dem. Women Hold Luncheon Members of the Lorain County Federation of Democratic Wonrn met for a luncheon on Tuesday of this week at the James Brand House in Oberlin. Mrs. Irene Lieb, new president of the group, presided at the meeting at which Dorothy Fuld-heim. traveler and radio com mentator, spoke. Guests of the group were Congressman Huber and Mrs. Mary Watkins, president of the Ohio Federation. The meeting was the annual spring meeting and the 14th anniversary of the organization of the group. Mrs. Mary Wolf, Amherst, was past president of the federation. NEWS OF THE by BETTY SCHROEDER & DOLORES OSYK Student Council Meeting Members of the Student Coun cil met this morning in Miss Steele's office. Entertain Hobart Band On Sunday, students of the Am herst school had the pleasure of renewing associations with the Hobart (Indiana) friends of last year. Members of the band were over-night guests of the students. Reception Follow Concert Following the Hobart Band concert Sunday evening, members of the two bands, faculty members, and friends were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ebbs at a reception in the Home Economics room. The occasion was a very pleasant one. Annual Sales Orders for annuals are being taken this week. Members of the Record staff are in charge of the sales. Attend Concert Last Friday afternoon a group o f approximately 5 0 students journeyed to Cleveland to attend the opera "Hansel and Gretel" and the ballet that followed. They report that they enjoyed the afternoon's entertainment immensely. Mrs. Ehrman chaperoned the group. Band Festival The Amherst high school band will attend the Northern Ohio League Festival at Medina Fri day. This is an annual event in which all school bands in the Northern Ohio League participate. this week under Reichert's di- rection, soliciting funds from individuals in the community. No definite date has been set for the close of the drive, although Reichert said that so many drives have been put on locally recently that he hoped those receiving letters would return them as soon as possible in order to keep the drive from dragging out too long. In addition to the letters being sent out, boxes for contributions have been placed in local stores. If possible, solicitations will be made on the streets for at least one day during the drive. No local goal has been set up. The goal for Lorain county has been set at $25,000, but no breakdown has been made yet for indi vidual communities. Included in the solicitations be ing carried out by Reichert are Amherst, South Amherst, Brown-helm, and the surrounding rural territory. Says "Thanks" For Contributions .... -i Ray Wasem, chairman of the Easter Seal Committee of the Amherst Rotary club, this week expressed his appreciation for the response made by the citizens of the community in the purchase of Easter Seals for crippled children.From the opening of the sale, March 6, to April 6, the contributions totalled $1,084, exceeding the original goal of $1,000. Assisting in the campaign were Mrs. Wasem, Mr. and Mrs. James Nabakowski, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Earl. HIGH SCHOOL Rehearsals will be held tomorrow afternoon and the event will close tomorrow evening with a concert presented by the entire group. Cast Announced 4 For School Play by JUNE ZIPP The play cast for "Death Takes a Holiday" is as follows: Death (Prince Sirki), Robert Washka; Grozia, a lovely girl of eighteen, Vera Hall; Aldo, a young beautiful woman, Nancie Wet-trich; Duke Lambert de Catolica, Robert Meesig; Stephanie, wife of the Duke, Mary Lou Borowicz; Princess, June Zipp; Baron Ces-area, Anthony Myer; .Rhoda, a young English girl, Rosemary George; Corrado, son of the Duke, Rudolph Manichl; Eric, a tall Englishman in love with Alda, David Diedrick; Major Whitread, a distinguished soldier, Jerry Green. The play will be presented on April 24 and 25 at the Town Hall. Because of the seriousness and depth of the play there will not be a matinee for grade students. Instead, there will be a dress rehearsal on Tuesday evening with guests from neighboring schools in attendance. Tickets for both performances may be purchased from members of both Speech departments. A trip to Cleveland will be enjoyed by those students who sell the most tickets. n